LS Swapping a 57 Chevy Bel Air Part 1 - Junkyard 6.0

Well the 2 door conversion has been finished for a few days so I decided it was time to rip the drive line out of the car. All the motor parts went together quick and easy so I decided to push forward and yank out the old small block. After a little cleaning in the garage the new LS will go between the rails. This is the easy part..... it's all down hill from here.
Follow along on Instagram @ddspeedshop

[@DDSpeedShop]

Hope you all enjoy the video. Don't forget to leave a comment.

[@louroberts5567]

Okay! Here's my comment. HURRY UP! Hahaha! I'm an old Ford guy but, Can't wait to see old iron come back to life!

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha im working as fast as i can

[@josephreggi3054]

Where did you order the spacer for the transmission. Thanks

[@stevetodisco719]

I was a gear head in the 60’s and had friends like you who built cars in their parents garages. Your videos bring back priceless memories! Thanks

[@DDSpeedShop]

awesome! thanks for watching

[@tmytco7664]

I like how the Chevy orange turned out on that LS motor. Looks made for the 57

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i like the look, all wrong but right haha

[@jayr5331]

WOW man you did that alone!! I could build a plastic model engine alone and it would take forever. Great job man. Cant wait to hear it running.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha gotta get it done

[@joaquinperez959]

DD, all the very best to you on this new project your biggest fan from the Midwest!!!😁😀☺️😊

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks for watching buddy!

[@jack002tuber]

Also watching from the midwest

[@lewisquick1018]

New camera works great. Can't believe how much you get done so quickly in that garage man.

[@DDSpeedShop]

awesome! thanks for watching!

[@kevingathercole5161]

Hey, first time seeing the Cobra (nice) Great progress on the 57 you are certainly kicking it.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks man!

[@mustangron3445]

Me too!!! It's beautiful! Cool car in a storage container.

[@mustangron3445]

Oh man how'd I miss this!!! Dan, you're the man!

[@justinjbingham]

Merch idea: D D Speed Shop branded Canadian floppy fur hats. I'm just saying, I'd buy one.

[@jbj27406]

I really admire your energy and dauntlessness. It's pretty tough doing all that stuff in a smallish garage, but you manage to persevere and maintain a good attitude. Nice job!

[@DDSpeedShop]

not a whole lotta options haha

[@jarrodvw9794]

Just a tip, I always ziptie or hose clamp 2 rubber gloves over the end of the transmission when I remove the drive shaft. It saves the having to clean it up, and if your putting it back in you don't have to replace the trans fluid. That said Keep up the good work!

[@billjohnson7041]

Somebody send D&D an old yoke.

[@DDSpeedShop]

my spare plug yoke ended up in the 57 on the driveshaft haha

[@robertblakley7206]

They sell plastic plugs to slide in the trans to keep the fluid inside and not on the floor. 7 peice kit about $20 to fit just about any transmission

[@Chevyv8man1]

Hey Danny, Doesn't taske long to pull a small block. The fact that parts from one FITS another is so nice with Chevy small blocks. It's one of the best things about small block Chevys and Ford guys wonder why we love Chevys more. Good luck bud, Later

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah, doesnt hurt ive probably pulled 50 chevy motors over the years haha

[@Nova.1971]

Great progress she will be up and running in a short time.Glad I had a bit of a chance to get in on the live stream also!!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

nice! thanks for popping in

[@jack002tuber]

Mr Heavy Chevy is great. He is why I'm here. I subscribed.

[@Romanm1957]

Learning about LS swaps now, lots of great info! Thanks for the video.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i learning as i go

[@macharleys72]

You get a bunch done! If you had a little more space it’d make it easier on ya, but you make it work! Mrhevyshevy mentioned you and Rat Rod Bob, I’ve since binge watched both channels, and learn alot from all of ya....Thx for takin the time to push record....

[@DDSpeedShop]

i wish i had more room, but id rather spend the money on the cars haha

[@macharleys72]

DD Speed Shop Don’t blame ya one bit!

[@johndudley5987]

Coming right along. Can’t wait to hear you fire it up. 👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

same!

[@DJTerry-bd3cp]

Great Job, Ty for the info on that spacer , I'm getting ready to do an LS conversion and didn't no that ....

[@DDSpeedShop]

just double check each motor is different, basically you just need to know if you have a flat or dished flex plate

[@bobbymckinney1264]

Man that nova is badass..the 57 chevy gonna sound good with them nice headers on it,nice job man!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

im hoping so

[@romainalive4345]

This swap has got my attention on how much work it will be ive been thinking this for my nova for some time great job dan!

[@DDSpeedShop]

nice! im hoping it goes well. what year nova?

[@romainalive4345]

got a 1972 ss that bought out of Winnipeg back in the day I'm just east of the MB boarder

[@bbc4279]

Great work.Time to get a much bigger garage and start a business 👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha that seems risky

[@steveball3143]

I love this 57 Chevy build. I would love some DD Speed Shop apparel.

[@DDSpeedShop]

im working on it, thanks man

[@steveball3143]

@@DDSpeedShop I actually work in an Apparel Shop in Hickory, NC USA. I'd love to work with you on that, if Possible.

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@steveball3143 for sure. Shoot me a message on instagram. @DDSpeedShop

[@steveball3143]

@@DDSpeedShop I don't have IG..... [e-mail]

[@lukehobbs9280]

hey I love old cars just never owned one. very cool videos. I may give it a try one day. Be blessed

[@DDSpeedShop]

for sure go get one. great way to spend some time

[@bigsexy67716]

Wow Dan it's looking really good keep it going brotha

[@HartRockGarage]

I'm really enjoying your videos man. Awesome builds. I hope to launch my channel in the near future. You're really helping my motivation

[@wadechristianson9511]

Yah mr hevy shevy is good been watching him for a couple years

[@DDSpeedShop]

nice! hes a good dude

[@AutoAli]

Loving the updated GoPro.... I have a want, but not the funds. Lol I love that Cobra for sure and can’t wait to see you run it around. The LS is really coming together. Pretty cool to be sure. Making me tired just watching. Lol

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah it was a little pricey but amazon had a cyber monday sale so i pulled the trigger. you gotta be tired chasing all the kids around haha

[@danielgordon7727]

Keep up the great work looking awesome!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks man!

[@MrHevyshevy]

Thanks for the mention. Gotta spell it wrong to get it right. I wanna see a turbo. Next.

[@DDSpeedShop]

no problem man i owed ya one haha. i dunno if im a turbo guy, ill have to try

[@michaelbradley4050]

I'm here thanks to mrhevyshevy! Loving the channel! Keep it up!

[@ziggassedup]

A bunch of fun right there....Yeah Mark..(MrHevyShevy) is a cool dude.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah wicked guy

[@xozindustries7451]

Looks good, maybe the radiator will fit on the other side of the support now and you can weld the support back together, I can't wait to see you two drag race each other in these cars.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yeah it should be fun next year

[@briquetaverne]

I'm old enough to remember when cars of the 30's and 40's were considered valuable. My neighbor 8 houses down in 1965 offered me a whole red & white '57 chevy convertible (with 80,000 on the clock) and a fair top free because he pulled out the 283 Cu. and wanted to put it in a chevy II. I didn't want it because I didn't have a motor for it and anyway for $75 bucks I bought a whole 1957 Ford skyliner hard top convertible with a running engine! (6 cylinders back then were considered "old man" engines and noOne wanted them).

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha wow, thats a crazy story

[@johnnywrench9669]

Im telling ya the paint sure came out nice

[@jeremystrickland7767]

Heck yeah Dan looking good buddy

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy

[@lorieawaitley7662]

#90 DEC 09 19 MON 4:29 PM 🇺🇸😎 I SURE CAN TELL THAT YOU HAVE A NEW CAMERA WITH BETTER PICTURE

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks!

[@davex48]

That car is gonna be sweet. I'm making the 3 and a half hour road trip in this weekend to play a couple shows. Wishing it was last week. Then I would have at least had a one in a million chance of seeing a Nova ripping around. Getting a little late in the season for those.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yeah it was a little dicey being on the roads

[@raythomasson8660]

Looks a lot like me moving crane around the shop. Pulling one out ,stabbing another in. I feel your pain. Love the hat ,btw.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha iv gotten good use from the engine crane. lots of miles on tose wheels haha

[@Wrenchlife604]

I like the timelapse shots. Seems like you always cut to when things are done. Its nice to see a sped of progress shot of work beeing done 👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

with my second camera i hope to get a few more progress shots.

[@richc9503]

Good progress! Can't wait to see it up and running.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks! me too haha

[@scottkolar5803]

Great job my friend! I'm always watching and learning 😎

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks for watching!

[@GingerAleDude]

Now that's one warm hat... Good job with the video editing.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks! i think im getting the hang of it

[@bernie4218]

If you quarter turn the oil filler tube you can remove the fill tube and install the cap from the tube back on the valve cover. If you didn't like the tall tube

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks man

[@Sludge73]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing your project with us.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks for watching it!

[@stacykittrell3670]

We both have small shop issues. I have a 46 Ford truck and no room in the shop for it but hey, I like the progress you have made. Enjoy your videos and still love the nova.

[@DDSpeedShop]

never enough space haha

[@stacykittrell3670]

@@DDSpeedShop I agree, just have to deal with it for now. Lol

[@cjsbackyardrestorations5288]

Going to be very nice with the Ls swapp cant wait thanks bro

[@DDSpeedShop]

should be fun, thanks man!

[@robbieautrey3158]

Oh and love Steve to, very well mannered.. :)

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yeah hes a good dog

[@youtubefilmvisionary67]

Looking Good!!...I'm ready to see how it runs in the car....

[@DDSpeedShop]

me too! hopefully wont be too much longer

[@samuelbacon1596]

De de speed shop you amaze me and what you do keep up the great work keep trucking forward even though you’re putting the wrong motor in that 57 Chevy that’s my opinion but I’m in the lower 48 you do what you want in the Northwoods of Saskatchewan it’s your ride your drive well happy holidays take care can’t wait to see it Rippon junkman do oh and when I see Santa Claus I’ll put a half ass word in for you for what you did to 57 with the wrong motor and will drop you off if you use spark plugs

[@tysonwilliams2085]

Nice hustle on the engine removal,the Cobra looked like it had a yellow plate on it.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah it has a collector plate

[@morgansword]

Well Dan, You more balls than brains working in a space only big enough for a honey badger to dig in but you got it done and I am proud of you for seeing the progress. I'm thinking since its your money I am offering to spend, maybe a wiring disconnect for the harness that goes across the front so it kinda hooks up like trailer wires or something you can plug or unplug and get that stuff out of the way when removing stuff.. just saying cause after its over, you can just unplug athen pull stuff out ... quick change.. something like that. I like the shout out that mrhevyshevy gave you as he sounds impressed with your work. I sent him that condensed link like three times so he would be sure to get it case he just looked at the mailbag here and there. Answering all these is a full time job on the comments as you well know by now. Wish I was there doing grunt work as there is shit to mop like fluids that get away and antifreeze that comes out after you drain five times, it pours more out stuff, you got the picture. Great videos so keep on keeping on.... Morgan

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha gotta work with what i have

[@waynegouin939]

Good job Dan. Nice project. Be a real good upgrade.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks wayne!

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome 👍🏾👍🏾 it looks like it's alkway's been a two door🤙 amazing few months ago you where putting that motor in lol now swapping it out , be good to see the new one in 👍🏾🤙😀

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha im a sucker for punishment

[@mikepoint4983]

Great vid Dan , the valve covers came out pretty decent . Just a lil tid bit . When you are placing the spark plug wires on , make sure the leads are fully on the spark plugs and onto coils otherwise it can cause some head aches / when under a driving load . I guess the computer gets a lil angry lol . Cheers

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha good to know

[@bloodybones63]

No one could ever accuse you of being a lazy man.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yeah i like to stay busy

[@jack002tuber]

True!

[@banjoshotrodshop39]

Great job I did a ls swap on a 57 Chevy and it’s on KZbin , might be a few pointers that might help but your doing a fantastic job, love the videos, get some shirts and caps to sell

[@DDSpeedShop]

sweet! ill check it out, thanks man, dani is working on some merch

[@monkeywrenchization]

I noticed that you have a drive by wire intake. There are a couple of approaches to this, #1 go get the electronic gas pedal out of the vehicle that the engine came from along with the TAC module or # 2 remove the throttle body and replace it with a cable driven throttle body. Look for a PCM that has service number 12200411, this box can be used with drive by wire, or drive by cable, just tell the person that tunes your box what you have so he can turn on whatever setup you use. He can also delete things such as EGR, AIR, Purge, A/C, cats, rear O2 sensors, non electronic trans, and VATS. PCM of North Carolina did my PCM flash, really good people, they have a quick turn around. I got the HOT Rod startup done to my box done. Fill out the form on their web site, drop the PCM in a box with contact info, and they will fix you up.

[@DDSpeedShop]

i also have a cable throttle body and im goign with the holley term x. hopefully thatll make life easier

[@gavinbrenneman430]

Another item to touch face with. Make sure your distances and space between crank flange and torque converter and flywheel are all the same. you may need a flat flywheel and a crank spacer

[@DDSpeedShop]

yup got the crank spacer on order. should work out, fingers crossed haha

[@shartne]

Man you got a lot done in a short amount of time. You could put new nickle copper lines in I guess? They dont rust and a dual cylinder brake master would be nice.

[@novaracer2000]

6.0s have a flat flexplate with a spacer behind it and doesnt need that convertor spacer

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha well you just saved me some frustration! thanks man

[@MadScientistGarage]

All of em are that way? I guess I thought just some of the long crank engines were right for a TH350.

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@MadScientistGarage turns out i have the lq9 that was in an escalade so it has a dished plate so i need the spacer.

[@MadScientistGarage]

@@DDSpeedShop aha! Or a flat plate too bad you're in CA- I have one. Haha. The spacer is cheap, you'll be on the road in no time. The LQ9 is a better motor anyway.

[@DDSpeedShop]

@@MadScientistGarage yeah the spacer was supposed to be here today but never showed... real bummer i wanted to put everything together haha

[@Shop209]

Cool build, I enjoy watching your work.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks for watching!

[@ctg288]

As long as the rubber hasn't separated from the metal, I've personally never had an issue reusing that style of gasket.

[@DDSpeedShop]

sweet! hope it works out for me haha

[@cecilfreeman6147]

Looking forward to hearing that thing run :-)

[@sheldondyck8631]

I’ve never installed an LS in anything it wasn’t designed to be in already so I’m no help. I would’ve just stuffed a mild BBC in that car cause I’m sorta old school. You should look into a small radiant gas heater for your shop. They aren’t crazy expensive aside from running gas lines to the garage. I looked into it not long ago. Not sure what that’d do to your house insurance rates tho. I want to put a wood stove in my shop but that’s not allowed here unless I want to tear up my insurance policy. Good luck with the swap man.

[@joeroyalgarage7995]

I been debating an LS swap myself. My son is all for it, most of my friends hate the idea. I D k guess we will see. It will still be interesting to see how this turns out. And how you like it when it’s done.

[@RandBLSWorld]

I LS swapped my C3 best move ever

[@ctg288]

Make sure you remove the spacer at the back of the crank if you're not running a 4L80 or something with the same depth. The first time i did a 6.0 swap in 2008, i didn't know you had to remove that to go on a 4L60e and jammed the converter into the pump, which basically wrecked the whole trans. EDIT: Disregard. I forgot the LQ9 came with a 4L65e and doesn't have the spacer... but for future reference if you get an LQ4.....

[@DDSpeedShop]

awesome man! thanks for looking out

[@billjohnson7041]

Hey I don't like the weather your sending Minny:freezing rain ,snow and soon 20 below.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha sorry!

[@henrygibson1530]

Well it's coming along nice there . I missed the live chat on Sunday Melanie was off so we went out for dinner. Well maybe I'll be able to be around for the next one. Now you're using the transmission you have behind the 350 you took out? Well I be looking for the next video showing how it fit's in till the next time keep up the great work.☺

[@jimcarlisle2309]

Great videos!

[@joshroland]

Man you get way more done than I do. Lol. I Enjoy the channel and keep up the good work.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks for watching my friend!

[@teressaadkins2710]

Enjoyed the video, just a suggestion locate the coil packs to the firewall, and people will be looking twice and it gives a cleaner look. Just my opinion, thanks Bill in W.V.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i may do that down the road once its running haha

[@teressaadkins2710]

@@DDSpeedShop Great look forward to more videos.

[@davidtrobaugh9798]

Very good work bud. You got it. Down. Bro , it's going To be Bad ASS, when your Done with it. Bad ASS 57.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy!

[@davidtrobaugh9798]

@@DDSpeedShop Hay bro good Luck putting in the motor.hope it go good for you.

[@RS-qp4bp]

What's crackin' I've been thinking about installing an LS motor in my 55 but wasn't sure that I could get the computer for the engine and a transmission to work together. I'll be watching to see how you do it. Good luck. Rick Living in Orange County California

[@DDSpeedShop]

sweet! thanks for watching

[@larryborkstrom3580]

The cobra looks like it's very nice shape

[@DDSpeedShop]

yup shes a good car

[@kermitmidthun4306]

This is a turboglide car, the ill fated 3 speed auto that is rare today. Is it still in this car? Has a 150 back seat and radio delete plate. Impressive bodywork.

[@rmspeedshoprayluddine8705]

DD looks great you know I often wonder when they went to the ls why they change the iconic look of the block I mean they didn't have to change the look of the block basically could have kept the block the same low compression high are I mean LS motor but the block could have stayed the same and so could have the heads I kind of like the old style

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah, guess they thought it was time for a change

[@johnhansen4550]

Your making great progress!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks john

[@MadScientistGarage]

The '57 is gonna turn out rad.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks man, im stoked on it

[@thinkingofyouto1]

Mr. heavy Chevy I’m watching a dude for years

[@DDSpeedShop]

nice! hes a good guy

[@stinkydidit392]

Awesome project!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks!

[@goneshootin61]

Those headers would look better painted white for that old school look .

[@bigmikesgarage5627]

Love the build! Being from Wisconsin, we never drive our old cars in the salt. Aren't you worried about driving the Nova in the salt and letting it sit all winter or is there no salt on the roads up there?

[@DDSpeedShop]

im sure there is some but im not overly concerned. its just a car and i wanna enjoy it haha

[@Sadistic-666-Customs]

You make it look easy by just being a one man band Dan. The progress is great! At the rate you're going you'll be doing snow burnouts before Xmas! Haha Next summer you have to dig out the Cobra so us Ford Freaks can drool. 😆 Danni's gonna have a wicked car when said and done. 👍 Keep warm my friend..the 40 below shit is coming our way. Cheers from Saskatchewan

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yeah, the cobra never got much love when i would post it on instagram but ill have to give it a shot on youtube next year, enjoy the cold haha

[@rudyflores9395]

you make it look easy kool

[@DDSpeedShop]

its not hard just labor intense

[@howardkoster4026]

Hey! That engine is VERY close to the driver's door. Ya don't want to scuff up the paint job now after all the work you put into it..Just saying..Cannot wait to hear the new engine fire up! I never realized how much electronics are used with today's cars....

[@DDSpeedShop]

a little scrape just adds some character haha

[@howardkoster4026]

@@DDSpeedShopit would just add to the patina....

[@datsall4now]

Did you have to weld lower motor mounts to frame to put the ls engine in.If memory is correct the original 57 v8 had a mount on the front of the engine.

[@trentdawg2832]

What kinda motor trans setup do u have in your nova....I gotta 74 that I cloned into a 72 with a 370" lq9 4l65e, still has the peg leg freeway geared 10 bolt 2.73. .......rear end upgrades are next!!.........how did you get the back side windows on the 57 in there too look so factory? ?....u did an awesome job deleting those rear doors

[@algajarsky7048]

You to move to a warmer climate where you can drive your cool cars year round. I do now in SW Florida

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i have those thoughts haha

[@tmguy1068]

Hey great video, I have a 57 2dr post with a 265V8 and a 2 sp power glide trans. I'm getting ready to pull the old motor out. I have been tossing around the idea of putting in a LS. I was curious to get your input or recommendations on what would be the best options, I'm trying to go on a budget too. But the only thing kind of scaring me away me from doing the LS is what seems like all the extra wiring and computer and poss reprogramming the PCM to make it work that needs to go with it. Is it just as easy as tucking the PCM in some where and just getting power to the LS? or what might the kinks be I might run into along the way I guess is what I'm asking. thanks

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

When you get use to the LS with a SLOPPY STAGE 2 CAM you will use LS motors for now on...maybe

[@DDSpeedShop]

i dunno, i really do love the old stuff haha

[@qball1of1]

-39C with the windchill overnight just sucks, but you have found the proper way to battle that madness. Curious as to what your plans are for the gauges in the 57? Will the stock cluster work?

[@DDSpeedShop]

yup it should.

[@genemartinez3295]

nice video , I have a 1956 Chevy belair and was wondering what LS motor would be the easiest to put in my car in your opinion?

[@RussZHC]

Spills: try a product called, "Pig Mat" Wiping up: Kimtech Prep (blue, disposable) and Wypall X60 (reusable to a given degree, more than once but not endless) Not a sales guy but these are pretty well known to work. Don't know if there is a local supplier in Wpg. but all are on amazon canada (not cheap esp compared to something like kitty litter)

[@DDSpeedShop]

awesome! ill check it out

[@gavinbrenneman430]

Do see a straight axle conversion in the future for the 55

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha maybe down the road.

[@jensenhealey907efi]

Love the "Canada" hat. It looks really good on you. Or at least I got a chuckle out of it. Is the Cobra your's or your dad's ?

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha thanks man. the cobra is mine

[@jensenhealey907efi]

@@DDSpeedShop I had an acquaintance in South Africa who acquired a a Cobra kit car without a motor. Since he was a Jaguar enthusiast who had experience with hot-rodding the Jaguar V12 engine, that's what he ended up putting into that car. He thought this was the only Cobra kit car with a Jaguar V12 engine but if you search on google for "cobra kit car with Jaguar V12" it seems it is a somewhat common combination. What engine and transmission combo is in your cobra?

[@shanewright6958]

Another great video 👍👍

[@trickyricky12147]

Ride on brother✌👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks for the support man

[@gilbertdenton8686]

Looks like your oil.pan gasket was separated into two pieces, the small piece with the round holes should be attached to the outer part of the gasket. That is where the oil pump feeds the oil to the engine and they are very bad for leaking there, I would suggest getting a new gasket to be safe.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks man

[@gilbertdenton8686]

@@DDSpeedShop just speaking from experience, I have tired it after it separated and had to redo it. Dealership tech for 5 years

[@kennickerson2623]

Are you leaving the paint the way it is or repainting it awesome job on the bow tie